Hope someone can tell me what the best lubricant/grease should be used on the threads and the ball joint area that connects to the knuckle?
Is using never-seize recommended for the lower control cradle bolt that goes through the bushing on the frame end?
Is a pickle fork usually not needed for removing the lower control arm?
Thanks - CB
A pickle fork may damage the boot, and I've never found one to be necessary. I usually just whack the bottom of the knuckle with a hammer where the ball joint of the lower control arm goes through, and it comes loose pretty easily. If it needs help, use a long prybar or 2 x 4 over the LCA, and under the cradle to get leverage to pull the LCA downward.
A little bit of anti-seize would be a good idea to make it easier to get everything apart next time.
Lane [ l a n e @ p a i r . c o m ]
Thanks for the info... Will start tomorrow, actually today, and if the bolt at the connecting end( to the frame) comes out easily, then I'll be in good shape, I hope. CB
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